Michigan Wolverines Football 10-year Review

College Sports Fans reviews the University of Michigan, one of the NCAA's top athletic programs

Michigan Football

The Wolverines have had a long and proud football history. In the last ten years they have been one of the most consistent teams in the country, winning ten or more games six times, and finishing lower than second in the Big Ten only twice. Despite all of Michigan's recent success, including three Rose Bowl appearances in four years, the Wolverines haven't won a bowl game since the 2002 season, a fact that doesn't sit well with the Michigan faithful.

Michigan Football Future Outlook

There is plenty of reason to be excited for next season in Michigan. The Wolverines may have the best offensive trio in the country with Chad Henne, Mike Hart and Mario Manningham all back for another season. With a very solid starting offensive line back as well, there’s no reason to think all three players won't be putting up big numbers.

Defensively is where Michigan could have problems next year. LaMarr Woodley, Alan Branch, Leon Hall, Prescott Burgess and Willis Barringer are all gone which will make it tough for the Wolverines to repeat last year's dominance, especially against the run.

Further down the road Michigan has another great recruiting class on the way. Eleven players ranked in the top 20 at their position by Scout.com will be arriving in the fall, including the nation’s second best quarterback, Ryan Mallett.

By Joey Whelan, CollegeSports-fans.com Staff Writer
Published May 2007

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